Public bid Ames, Iowa rock salt bids for 2026–27: $97.49–$100 a ton, delivered, on 2,500 tonsEst. contractor bulk Bulk rock salt at the yard: roughly $100–$150 a ton, depending on volume and freightEst. treated salt Pre-treated bulk salt usually runs $20–$50 a ton over plain rock saltEst. salt brine Salt brine by the gallon: roughly $0.20–$0.40, before deliveryEst. bagged rock salt Pallet of 49 × 50 lb rock salt bags: roughly $240–$330Est. ice melt pallet Pallet of 49 × 50 lb blended ice melt: roughly $430–$600Est. calcium chloride Calcium chloride pellets run $800+ a pallet. It's the cold-weather specialistNOAA normal Cedar Rapids averages 34.3 inches of snow a seasonNOAA normal Iowa City averages 27.5 inches of snow a seasonNOAA normal Des Moines averages 36.5 inches of snow a seasonRule of thumb Plain rock salt slows way down below about 15°F pavement temperatureFall pre-buy Lock in tons and pickup or delivery before the first storm, not during itPublic bid Ames, Iowa rock salt bids for 2026–27: $97.49–$100 a ton, delivered, on 2,500 tonsEst. contractor bulk Bulk rock salt at the yard: roughly $100–$150 a ton, depending on volume and freightEst. treated salt Pre-treated bulk salt usually runs $20–$50 a ton over plain rock saltEst. salt brine Salt brine by the gallon: roughly $0.20–$0.40, before deliveryEst. bagged rock salt Pallet of 49 × 50 lb rock salt bags: roughly $240–$330Est. ice melt pallet Pallet of 49 × 50 lb blended ice melt: roughly $430–$600Est. calcium chloride Calcium chloride pellets run $800+ a pallet. It's the cold-weather specialistNOAA normal Cedar Rapids averages 34.3 inches of snow a seasonNOAA normal Iowa City averages 27.5 inches of snow a seasonNOAA normal Des Moines averages 36.5 inches of snow a seasonRule of thumb Plain rock salt slows way down below about 15°F pavement temperatureFall pre-buy Lock in tons and pickup or delivery before the first storm, not during it

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Bulk salt for the Corridor towns

Marion, Hiawatha, North Liberty and Coralville: the same wholesale materials, delivery and storm-night loading as Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

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Eastern Iowa Corridor service area

Marion

Marion sits on Cedar Rapids' northeast side, with growing commercial strips along 7th Avenue and Highway 13 and a lot of newer subdivisions and HOAs.

Bulk and treated salt delivery, brine, pallets and storm-night loading for Marion contractors and property managers. Marion page →

Hiawatha

Hiawatha's business parks and retail along Blairs Ferry Road and North Center Point Road mean lots, docks and entrances that have to be safe at opening time.

Bulk and treated salt delivery, brine, pallets and storm-night loading for Hiawatha contractors and property managers. Hiawatha page →

North Liberty

North Liberty is one of the fastest-growing towns in the state, with new apartments, townhomes and commercial lots that all need a winter plan.

Bulk and treated salt delivery, brine, pallets and storm-night loading for North Liberty contractors and property managers. North Liberty page →

Coralville

Coralville's hotels, retail and Iowa River Landing area run busy all winter, and walks and garages are high-traffic spots for slips.

Bulk and treated salt delivery, brine, pallets and storm-night loading for Coralville contractors and property managers. Coralville page →

Other Eastern Iowa towns? Ask. Delivery area and minimums are confirmed on your quote.

Ice control is safety work

Every lot, sidewalk and loading dock you treat is somebody's walk to work, a delivery driver's path, a patient's ride to the clinic door. Ice control protects people first and property second. It's also how contractors and owners show they took reasonable care when a slip-and-fall claim shows up months later.

People

Ice on walks, steps and entrances is where falls happen. Getting material down before the freeze and keeping it working through the storm is the whole job.

Liability and claims

A documented, timely application program is one of the strongest positions a contractor or property owner can be in when a claim is filed. Colored treated salt helps: you can see it was applied, and so can a photo.

Property

The right material at the right rate protects concrete, landscaping, vehicles and buildings. Over-applying wastes money and does damage. Under-applying leaves ice.

Crew clearing snow from a city sidewalk in winter

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Ask your insurer and attorney what records they want you to keep.

Products

Bulk rock salt

Bulk rock salt

Plain sodium chloride by the ton. The workhorse for lots and roads above about 15°F.

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Custom treated & colored rock salt

Custom treated & colored rock salt

Rock salt coated with liquid deicer and dye. Works colder, bounces less, and shows where it went.

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Liquid deicer & brine

Liquid deicer & brine

Anti-icing before the storm and pre-wetting at the spreader. By the gallon or tanker.

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Bagged salt & ice melt

Bagged salt & ice melt

Bagged rock salt, ice melt blends, mag and calcium chloride and pet-safe melt, by the pallet or the bag.

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Delivery, so you don't need a salt barn

Most snow contractors don't have covered storage. So they buy a few tons at a time, burn hours driving to the yard between pushes, and run short right when the storm peaks. Plenty of contractors spend a big chunk of every winter doing exactly that.

Bulk delivery fixes it. Material gets dropped at your shop, your lot or the customer's site in loads sized to the season. Pair it with storm-night loading for top-offs, and your trucks spend the night spreading instead of waiting in line.

  • Drops sized to your space: a few tons on a pad, a tarp-covered pile or a full semi load
  • Scheduled refills through the season, so you're never chasing material
  • Extended loading hours during major snow events
  • Bagged pallets delivered with the bulk for walks and entrances
Dump truck driving down a snow-covered rural road in winter

Bulk material delivered in winter conditions.

Corridor questions

Do you deliver to Marion, Hiawatha, North Liberty and Coralville?

Yes. These Corridor towns are part of the core service area for bulk salt, treated salt, brine and pallet delivery.

Can I pick up instead?

Yes. Pickup is available, with extended storm-night loading during major events.

Talk to real snow people

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Talk to people who've run plows at 3 a.m. We know what it's like when the shed is empty, the radar is lit up and your clients expect dry walks by 7. Tell us what you need, and you'll get a straight answer and a written quote, not a sales pitch.

  • Fast delivery. Bulk dropped at your site, sized to your season, so you don't need a salt barn.
  • Storm-night loading. Extended loading hours when a big event hits.
  • Storm-priority list. Get in line for resupply before the storm, not during it.
  • See it first. Ask for a yard visit and see the treated salt in person.
  • Fall pre-buy and seasonal contracts. Lock in tons before the first flake.

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